Cocktail Writing and Photography in Vancouver BC and Austin TX

Posted by Melody Fury on Feb 2, 2012 | 4 comments

Last year, bartenders in San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland made some of the best cocktails that have touched these lips. I’m always on the quest to experience the best cocktails that every city I visit has to offer. At the end of the day though,

The Best Fool Proof Recipe for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 16, 2011 | 15 comments

My personal challenge this year is to conquer my fear of baking. The precise measurements, temperature settings, and timing always intimidated me so I avoided baking at all cause – until recently.

Japanese Miso Salad Dressing Recipe for Thanksgiving

Posted by Melody Fury on Nov 21, 2011 | 3 comments

Every Thanksgiving dinner table needs a salad but it doesn’t have to be another boring field salad or an overdressed Caesar.

Warm Maple Apple Tarte Tatin Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Nov 16, 2011 | 9 comments

Moving onwards, the next easy Thanksgiving dinner recipe is a buttery and syrupy maple apple tarte tatin. Since the crust can be made ahead of time like the anchovies polenta appetizer, I prepped it in advance and move onto the other dishes.

Pan Seared Polenta Appetizer with Anchovies and Olives Recipe

Posted by Melody Fury on Nov 4, 2011 | 6 comments

My blog has been put on hold as of late because I’ve been scrambling around for my wedding, which is happening in just 7 days. It’s hard to believe that it’s finally happening!

Choose Ocean Friendly, Sustainable Seafood (Sashimi and Sushi) with Sea Choice’s Mobile App

Posted by Melody Fury on Oct 5, 2011 | 3 comments

Speaking of being ocean friendly, every choice we make counts. By avoiding unsustainable fish and seafood, we directly decrease the market demand. If we all chip in some effort and make small sacrifices, it IS possible to snuff out depletion caused by over-fishing, bycatch deaths, ocean bottom damage from trawls, and more.